The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating in the civil services exam by falsely claiming OBC and disability reservation benefits. The Delhi Police and UPSC opposed the bail, alleging fraud. Khedkar faces accusations of submitting false certificates and using different names to bypass exam rules.
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In Mathura's Bhureka village, a Dalit groom was allegedly pulled from his chariot and wedding guests assaulted by upper-caste men angered by DJ music and a 'rath' during the procession. The accused also issued death threats, prompting police intervention after the initial disruption and a subsequent return of the mob.
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